In a heated exchange, Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has accused Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot of intentionally forwarding the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill to the President, ostensibly to stall its rollout. The bill, which has already gained approval from the state legislature, is now under fire for 28 contentious points.
Shardul, Jaiswal return to Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy QF
Mumbai, Feb 2: Skipper Shardul Thakur and India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday returned to the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka to be played here from February 6. Mumbai had topped the Elite Group D with four wins and three draws while Karnataka made it to the last eight with a []
After Flyover, Now A Tunnel Road Proposed Via Bandipur
The tunnel proposal came from the Union Minister to address woes of transporters especially from Kerala for 24x7 vehicular movement. The NH-766 links Gundlupet of Chamarajnagar with Kerala via Bandipur Tiger Reserve and vehicular movement has been banned by Karnataka government from dusk to dawn (6 pm to 6 am) to avert road kills of wild animals.
Kerala CM seeks judicial probe into Roys suicide, writes to FM
Karnataka health dept moots QR codes on medicine packaging
Class 10 student jumps to death after booze party, Bengaluru pub booked
Fake SSLC question papers circulated on Insta; edu dept files complaint
Appeasement politics of Congress will deny houses to Kannadigas: BJP
A Bengaluru woman's life was shattered by a brutal dog attack, leaving her with over 80 stitches and deep emotional scars. The unmuzzled rottweiler, allegedly released by its owner, inflicted severe injuries, necessitating extensive surgery. The incident has reignited concerns about responsible pet ownership and the enforcement of safety regulations.
Remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi plunges Karnataka Legislative Council into chaos
Forest fire breaks out at Karnatakas Charmadi Ghat; highway covered in thick smoke
I am the same Siddaramaiah, and I will continue to be the same Siddaramaiah in future also
Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday told the Legislative Assembly that 196 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants had been deported from Karnataka so far, while another 370 had been identified under the ongoing drive in this regard
Know before you build: BDA to educate public on illegal layouts
DC Edit | Building Growth, Brick By Brick
In addition to the ongoing Mumbai and Ahmedabad bullet train project and the Delhi-Ahemabad high-speed project, the newly announced seven high-speed rail corridors will connect the most productive regions of the country, namely Delhi, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mumbai and Pune (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), and Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
How a rural throat cancer death birthed life-saving invention in Karnataka
Kerala youth caught at Bengaluru railway station with 6 bundles of ganja worth Rs 5 lakh
Always Stood By Siddaramaiah, Will Continue To Do So: DK Shivakumar
Seeking to junk claims of power tussle in the state, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday asserted that he has always stood by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and will continue to do so in future as well.
Technology should serve people, says Karnataka guv Gehlot at VTU convocation
Koyira Gram Panchayat serves notice to Foxconn
State has an ambitious target to create over 50,000 jobs in AVGC sector by end of 2028
Provide life, accident insurances to students: Karnataka panel
Injustice to Karnataka in Union budget: Sharan Prakash Patil
Additional water to Hubballi-Dharwad from Renuka Sagar Reservoir sparks fresh row
Consumer commission fines insurance company for denying claim to textile shop owner
Woman kills 3 kids, survives attempt bid
Hakki pikki traders stranded in Chad over visa extension
Kalyana Karnataka sees 70% dip in severe child malnutrition in 4 years
Indiscriminate tree-felling for solar project sparks row in Belagavi
Bhimapalas Music Festival on Feb 4
Karnataka high court bins order sending defamation complaint to police
Unchecked irrigation causing saline soil to spread
Centre collected Rs 6 lakh crore in cess & surcharge, but not a paisa shared with states: CM
Panchayat slaps Rs 12.7 lakh tax dues on Foxconn, govt steps in to calm Taiwanese major
Bullet train a game-changer for Benglauru, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Renew licences by Feb 28 to avoid penalty, Greater Bengaluru Authority tells traders
Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against former V-C of Bengaluru North University Niranjana Vanalli
Govt pre-university college students in Karnataka to get free textbooks
GBA announces penalties for trade licence renewals
WPL 2026: 'This Is Just A New Beginning' - How Rajeshwari Gayakwad Silenced The Doubters
How Rajeshwari Gayakwad: On the eve of Gujarat Giants second appearance in a Women's Premier League (WPL) Eliminator at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, Rajeshwari Gayakwad exudes a quiet confidence that belies the tumultuous journey that brought her to this juncture. At 34, left-arm spinner Gayakwad is having her best WPL season 10 wickets coming in seven games at an average of 14.50 and economy rate of 7.63. Nothing much is going on. All we have in mind is to play well at any cost and win tomorrow's match. Simply, that's it. I have that confidence in myself and in my team as well. This time, I feel we will play in the finals. We have the confidence to play in the finals, but winning tomorrow's match is very important for us. All we have in our mind is to play well and win tomorrow's match. We will surely play in the finals for the first time, which is going to be a very happy moment. But we will play with confidence tomorrow, Gayakwad told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Monday. For Gujarat Giants, reaching the final for the first time would be historic. But for Rajeshwari, it would be validation of the hard work done in the last 12 months. She didnt perform well in the last three seasons for her previous team UP Warriorz, but this season shes leading the spin bowling attack for GG. With her wide of the crease deliveries and subtle changes in flight and loop trapping batters on spin-friendly pitches in Vadodara. The secret behind her good showings, as per Rajeshwari, has been the improved fitness work, especially after undergoing a knee surgery in September 2024. I got a lot of break from cricket. Since I was in rehab, I was trying to be mentally and physically fit. I have worked a lot on myself. I have given myself a lot of time. I have tried to work on my weaknesses. I have been wanting to play WPL for a year and this is a big break for a player. I have learnt a lot from this break and got time to implement it. I have always tried to give my best and do well whenever I get a chance to bowl. No matter what happens, I always try to do my best to make the team win, she explained. The injury layoff, while devastating at that time, proved to be an unexpected blessing. Away from the intensity of competition, Rajeshwari had the luxury of time to rebuild her fitness, reassess her game, and work on technical refinements that would have been difficult to implement mid-season. When I just came back from rehab, I didn't get a chance to play that many matches last year. I have always learnt a lot of things from the outside whenever I didn't get to play. If a chance to play arrived, I have always tried to implement those things on the field. The physical transformation is evident - fitter and leaner than in previous seasons, Rajeshwari has retained the guile that has always been her hallmark. I did become mentally stronger by learning a lot of things from the outside and I have also taken care of my fitness. You must be thinking that I look fit - I have worked hard on myself. It's my main focus to always do well when on the field and whoever thinks that my time in cricket is over, I have to show them by doing well and saying that 'Yes, I am doing great and I have to play a lot more cricket ahead, she said. For Rajeshwari, the decision to undergo surgery came with the knowledge that the path back would be arduous, and there were no guarantees of returning to her previous best self, including being back in the Indian team. When the surgery was about to happen, I knew that it was not going to be easy for me. I had realized a lot of things like it is going to take time for me to get out of this. At that time, I was mentally very down. When you do know that things are not going to be right in the coming times, it was a very big decision for me to get the surgery done. I knew that it was not going to be easy and will be a tough thing for me. Still, I agreed to get the surgery done. But I did not get a chance to join the team and I was mentally down. It's just that whenever I get a chance to play, I will do my best. That is why I did well in the domestic season as well I was the (third) highest wicket there (in Senior Womens T20 Trophy). What has happened is that age is something everyone talks about, but I don't think that age is a big deal for anyone. Rather than accepting the narrative that her time had passed, especially due to the emergence of young left-arm spinners N Sree Charani and Vaishnavi Sharma, apart from Radha Yadav and Shuchi Upadhaya being given chances, Rajeshwari chose to work hard and come back to playing the game she picked as a kid in Bijapur. As long as I am fit, I can play and I want to drive out that mentality from everyone's mind and make them realise that age is just a number. As long as I want to play, I will play. So, let's see - I have always tried to give my best. A lot of people thought that my cricket career was over, but that is not the case. This is just a new beginning for me and I would like to say that, she said. With WPL 2026 seeing her be back at her best in T20s, Rajeshwari is naturally keen to add more scalps to her international career worth five Tests, 64 ODIs and 58 T20Is. It means a lot to me. Everyone gets a chance after an injury, but I didn't get a chance and I do feel very sad about that. It's okay, as I will play whenever I get a chance. It has felt like everyone gets a chance after an injury, but when it came to me, I didn't get a chance. I should have got a chance and I feel regretful about the fact that I should have got at least one chance. One more thing - I didn't have a bad performance in ODIs, but I am not there in the ODI side. I am on 99 wickets and it does feel that I should have got a chance to play and complete 100 wickets. But I haven't got that chance and I feel I should have got that opportunity, she elaborated. Asked if she still harbors hopes of an India comeback, her response is very direct. If one doesn't look at the age, then I can get a chance. No one cares about the age and if you think about it, you won't get a chance. But if they think I can play, I will get a chance. Through the toughest periods - the surgery, rehabilitation, and being out of action, Rajeshwaris family constantly stayed by her side. There was no one except my family. They have supported me a lot. No one else knew what I was going through. When you do well, people ask about you. But when you need someone, no one supports you and I have noticed this. At that time, no one supported me except my family. Even now, I play for my family because they do think that I can still play cricket. I am able to play now because of my family and their support. Her younger sister, Rameshwari, also a cricketer and played for Karnataka, has become Rajeshwaris most trusted technical advisor and mental support. She plays a very big role in my life. She never thinks about herself when it comes to me. I always consider her more of a mentor than a sister. She is younger than me, but she is more mature than me. Whenever we go home, as of now, I don't have a personal coach for a long time. My sister is everything to me because she understands and tells me everything. We started playing cricket together. She knows what I do wrong and what I do right. We tell and listen to each other about what improvement we can bring to our respective games. She tells me what I am doing wrong or what I used to do right before. She understands everything about bowling and tries to tell me about it and she supports me a lot. The support is unconditional, irrespective of performance or results. She is always happy. My family always supports me - even if I don't get a wicket or pick four-five scalps, they are happy. They just want to see me play well. My family supports me a lot and I can say that I am still playing because of them, she said. This WPL season has seen Gayakwad bowl in contrasting conditions, from the flatter surfaces in Navi Mumbai to the more helpful tracks at Vadodara. Though she didnt get much bowling time in the first half of the competition, the second half has been a productive one for her. The pitches here aid the spinners, while flat pitches were there. But I didn't get many chances to bowl in Navi Mumbai. It was a little challenging for the bowlers there. But the wickets here are slow and the bowlers are getting help. Both the wickets were different, but it is fun to play. Her pre-game preparation, however, eschews the modern trend of elaborate routines like data and analytics. No, nothing like that. I have been playing for so many years. I don't have any routine of that kind. I believe in what is going to happen, will happen. Nothing is the same every day and I believe more in that. The day we do well, the day will be good. If we don't do well, we can't do anything. There are ups and downs in the lives of the players and that's it. Her pre-game preparation, however, eschews the modern trend of elaborate routines like data and analytics. No, nothing like that. I have been playing for so many years. I don't have any routine of that kind. I believe in what is going to happen, will happen. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For her, a crack at playing the WPL final and potentially lifting the trophy will be proof that age is irrelevant, passion endures, and Rajeshwari has no plans of fading away quietly. Article Source: IANS
Senior cop gives lessons on digital safety to Bengaluru students
One man with courage makes a majority, says D.K. Shivakumar
Two arrested from Karnataka and Maharashtra for duping woman of 15 lakh by selling fake jewellery
Dont take up case of man abusing Ambedkar, lawyers told
How MGNREGA changed caste and gender relations, and why workers fear losing it
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has requested a judicial inquiry into the death of Confident Group founder CJ Roy. Roy died during an income tax search in Bengaluru. Vijayan highlighted procedural lapses by tax officials. The state government has formed a special investigation team to probe the incident.
72-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor Girl in Karnataka
Initially hesitant to report the crime, the girl's family was eventually supported by the community to seek justice.
Karnataka saw 270 hate speech cases in 4 years, 95% booked during polls
Bullet trains between Bengaluru and Chennai, Hyderabad to be game changers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
He explaines that the Bengaluru-Chennai-Hyderabad high-speed rail corridor will be developed as a diamond project, positioning Bengaluru as a central hub connecting the two other major southern metros
Man kills wife in Hubballi, surrenders before police
Three persons including bride arrested for attempted murder of groom
Man hacked to death in Kalaburagi
Autorickshaw driver stabbed to death over parking dispute, one critically injured
Results out on exam day: Mandya govt. college sets new record
The achievement, rare for a government institution, has drawn appreciation from students, parents and academic circles alike
Actor inaugurates Mangalya Shopping Mall in Belagavi
A Telangana-based company, which owns the mall, has several such outlets in North Karnataka region
Man dies after falling from fourth floor of residential complex; family alleges foul play
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara accused Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot of deliberately sending the state's hate speech bill to the President to delay its implementation. The bill, passed in December, aims to prevent hate speech and maintain social harmony, with penalties including jail time and fines. The Governor's action followed a plea from the opposition BJP.
Music festival in memory of Bhimsen Joshi in Dharwad tomorrow
It will commemorate the 104th birth anniversary of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
Hoysala patrols swift response foils kidnapping bid in Bommasandra
Lack Of Facilities Forces Families To Carry Patients In Arms At Hubballi KIMS In Karnataka
At KIMS Hospital Hubballi, families are forced to carry patients due to a shortage of stretchers, staff, and ambulances, sparking public anger and allegations of negligence.
Council member flags delay in issue of e-Khata owing to server problems
The Paramedical Board (PMB) Karnataka has announced the final year results for the December 2025 annual examinations on its official website, pmbkarnataka.org. Students enrolled in paramedical courses can check and download their scorecards using their register number and date of birth. The results include subject-wise marks, total scores, and result status. Provisions for revaluation and supplementary examinations have also been made available.
Farmers stage protest demanding adequate compensation for acquired land
BELCON construction and housing exhibition in Belagavi from Thursday
Over 1.5 lakh people are expected to visit the exhibition, according to CREDAI
Ashok blames Congress for increase in number of backward taluks in Karnataka
Workshop on SIR in Belagavi on Saturday
Swachh Marathon in Mysuru on Feb. 8
Missing boy found dead inside open sump chamber of BWSSB; family alleges negligence by water board
Engineers should work to strengthen national preparedness, says Navy officer
He was delivering the VTU postgraduate convocation address where 8,702 students graduated in Belagavi
State govt. urged to pass strict law to protect employees from assault
Through staff are working under immense pressure, abuse and attacks from the public have been increasing, says association
Two more mobile phones seized from Parappana Agarahara Central Prison
Clinical trial for KFD medicine under way: Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Four rob private firm employee of 31.38 lakh in Bannerghatta
Congress spokesperson accuses NCB of behaving like BJPs agent
KPCC spokesperson M. Lakshman challenges the NCB to provide evidence of drug seizures at a phenyl manufacturing facility in Hebbal
Siddaramaiah trying to become leader of South India, says Vijayendra
in response to the Union Budget, the Chief Minister has tried to instigate the Southern states against the Centre, the BJP state president says
'My Strength 136 MLAs, Including Siddaramaiah': Shivakumar's Reply To BJP's Power Tussle Taunts
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar said he and CM Siddaramaiah have shared a history of overcoming challenges together and have stood by one another during difficult periods
According to the police, a fire broke out in the kitchen due to an accidental gas stove leak while food was being prepared
On January 27, images claiming to be that of the First Language Kannada question paper were posted on Instagram, followed by posts on January 28 purportedly showing the mathematics question paper
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok claimed that D.K. Shivakumar had visited over 100 temples and performed abhisheka, and sarcastically suggested that the Chief Minister allot the Muzari portfolio to him
R. Ashok questions silence of Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar on Brand Bengaluru, absence from House The Hindu
Pilgrims visit Yallamma temple in Saundatti for Bharat Hunnime festival
The Saundatti Yallamma Temple Development Authority and the district administration had taken several steps to provide facilities to pilgrims
Foxconn gets tax demand notice from two gram panchayats, industries dept to intervene
Foxconn's Bengaluru facility has received notices from local gram panchayats demanding taxes and land use details. This has created a political stir for the ruling Congress party. The state government plans to intervene, stating the industrial area is managed by KIADB. Foxconn is a major investor in Karnataka's electronics manufacturing sector.
Real estate magnate C J Roy, known for his ambitious ventures in property, entertainment, and sports, died in a suspected suicide at his Bengaluru office amid Income Tax searches. Roy, who transformed from humble beginnings to a prominent developer and film financier, was found shot shortly after IT officials began their probe.
The Minister said that the issue had arisen because beneficiary details matched records of the GST and Income Tax Departments, leading to withholding of payments under the scheme
CBI Arrests Cybercriminal After Massive Search Operation Across 10 States
New Delhi, Feb 2: The CBI has arrested an alleged cybercriminal after conducting a massive countrywide search operation across 35 locations as part of a sweeping multinational crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes, officials said on Monday. Christened Operation CyStrike, the crackdown was launched on January 30 in coordination with law-enforcement agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Ireland, and Singapore. The CBI officers searched 35 locations across 10 states, including Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, [] The post CBI Arrests Cybercriminal After Massive Search Operation Across 10 States appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Thakur, Jaiswal Return To Mumbai Squad For Ranji Trophy QF Against Karnataka
Bengal Cricket Academy Ground: Seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has made a return to captain Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka, starting on February 6 at the MCA-BKC Ground in Mumbai. Thakurs return comes after recovering from a calf injury sustained in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He was spotted bowling in the nets at the venue, where Mumbai recently drew their final league stage game against Delhi on Sunday. He will now take over Mumbais captaincy from stand-in skipper Siddhesh Lad. Left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also been included in the squad and is on the verge of playing his first Ranji Trophy game since the prestigious first-class season resumed. Jaiswal last played a Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai against Rajasthan in Jaipur in November 2025, where he scored 67 and 156. Mumbai, the 42-time Ranji Trophy champions, will hope their returning stars will help them challenge Karnataka, the eight-time championship winning team comprising skipper Devdutt Padikkal, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna. Mumbai finished the group stage as table-toppers of Elite Group D with 33 points. During Mumbais final Ranji Trophy league stage game against Delhi, players were forced to put on masks on their face to protect themselves from pollution caused by nearby construction. It is understood that protectionary sheets will be used on the construction sites when the quarter-final game will be happening. Mumbai, the 42-time Ranji Trophy champions, will hope their returning stars will help them challenge Karnataka, the eight-time championship winning team comprising skipper Devdutt Padikkal, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna. Mumbai finished the group stage as table-toppers of Elite Group D with 33 points. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai squad: Shardul Thakur (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Musheer Khan, Akhil Herwadkar, Siddesh Lad, Sarfaraz Khan, Aakash Anand (WK), Hardik Tamore (WK), Sairaj Patil, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Tushar Deshpande, Mohit Awasthi, Omkar Tarmale, Divyesh Saxena and Suryansh Shedge. Article Source: IANS
Farmers protest against large-scale felling of trees in Belagavi village
Revenue officials say it is public grazing land
BJP MLC C.T. Ravi elected president of Chikkamagaluru DCC Bank
He was the only candidate for the post
Congress holds night-long satyagraha against scrapping of MGNREGA in Mysuru
The night-long satyagraha at Town Hall featured documentaries on MGNREGA and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, biopic on Mahatma Gandhi, and speeches by Congress leaders
